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Control interfaces
Provided application software
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VCC interface
The Flexicart has a VCC interface based on the RS-232C/422A standard.
Refer to the optional Flexicart Protocol and Command Specifications for details.
Parallel I/O
The Flexicart has a 50-pin parallel I/O connector to enable control of the
Flexicart from an external controller.
Cassette management based on bar code labels
The optional bar code reader unit enables you to manage cassettes
according to their bar code labels.
Refer to the Operation Manual of the BKFC-200 Barcode Reader Unit for details
of the bar codes.
Six application software packages, for controlling the Flexicart from an
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer via the VCC interface, are
available from Sony.
Application Software (for Windows* ver 3.1)
BZC-100 (Simple remote control)
The following operations can be done remotely from the personal
computer:
• cassette loading/unloading
• VTR operations such as play, stop and rewind
• crosspoint switch in the external switchers.
The BZC-100 also indicates the status of the cassettes, VTRs, and external
switchers of the Flexicart system on the computer's display.
BZC-110 (Simple playback)
Based on a "Playlist," where you list the order in which the cassettes are to
be played back, the Flexicart can transmit a program automatically.
This is useful for transmitting of programs and compiled commercials.
BZC-120 (Simple recording)
With a "Recordlist," where you list the order in which programs are to be
recorded, the Flexicart records the programs onto the cassettes
automatically.
This is useful for recording a program sent via a network.
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